Show Notes
Welcome back to the Lonely Town Podcast, where Derek and Jimmy discuss all things The Killers, Brandon Flowers, concerts, fandom, and whatever else happens to cross their minds.
This week, the guys break down The Killers’ performance at the UEFA Champions League Final and ask the question fans have been asking for years: could The Killers pull off a Super Bowl halftime show?
Derek and Jimmy discuss the band’s six-minute pregame performance, the challenge of squeezing a stadium-sized catalog into a tiny time slot, and why many fans are calling it one of the best Champions League performances to date.
The conversation then takes a surprising turn into the new Masters of the Universe movie, where Derek gets the unexpected thrill of hearing ”The Man” show up during a key He-Man scene. From childhood action figures to Brandon Flowers soundtracking Eternia, it’s one of the most unexpectedly perfect Killers moments imaginable.
The guys also discuss the ongoing mystery surrounding Brandon’s long-awaited solo album, recent Rolling Stone interviews, upcoming festival appearances, and whether fans are getting a little restless waiting for new music.
Along the way, they talk football versus football, concert season, Spotify rankings, future shows, and why the answer to almost every entertainment question might simply be: Put The Killers In It.
Show Notes In This Episode The Killers at the Champions League Final Breaking down The Killers’ six-minute performance How the band squeezed multiple songs into a short set Why fans and critics responded so positively Comparing the Champions League Final to the Super Bowl Could The Killers eventually headline a Super Bowl halftime show? International audiences and The Killers’ global popularity Brandon Flowers’ performance under pressure Football, Soccer & Worldwide Audiences UEFA Champions League discussion The growing popularity of soccer in the United States Why international sporting events attract huge audiences The role of music in major sporting events Comparing American and European sports traditions He-Man Meets The Killers Derek’s trip to see Masters of the Universe Childhood memories of He-Man toys and cartoons The surprise appearance of ”The Man” in the movie Why the scene worked so well Jared Leto’s role in the film Nostalgia and modern movie adaptations The Brandon Flowers Solo Album Mystery Fans continue waiting for Brandon’s next solo project Why anticipation keeps growing The challenge of balancing Killers activity with solo work Rumors, speculation, and fan expectations Upcoming appearances and festival performances Rolling Stone Interview Reactions The recent band interview format Picking favorite Killers songs Why some band members seemed reluctant to choose Insights into band personalities Fan reactions to the interview Song Debate: When You Were Young vs. My Own Soul’s Warning Which song would you choose? Why both tracks resonate with fans Live performance impact versus studio recordings The evolution of The Killers’ catalog Spotify & Popularity Rankings The band’s most-streamed songs Why Hot Fuss continues to dominate Mr. Brightside’s unbelievable longevity How streaming shapes modern perceptions of a band’s catalog Summer Concert Season Upcoming shows and tours Muse concert plans Foo Fighters discussion Steven Wilson Jr. events Newport Folk Festival anticipation What fans are hoping Brandon will play live Songs Discussed Mr. Brightside All These Things That I’ve Done The Man When You Were Young My Own Soul’s Warning Read My Mind Human Shot at the Night Jenny Was a Friend of Mine Artists Mentioned The Killers Brandon Flowers Foo Fighters Muse Steven Wilson Jr. Our Lady Peace Katy Perry 🤝 Support the Show 🛍️ Store
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Episode Description Thrasher is finally here. Five years after Pressure Machine changed the direction of the Lonely Town Podcast, Brandon Flowers has released his new solo album, and Derek and Jimmy are finally sitting down to give their first reactions. Recorded on Thrasher Day, the guys talk about their first listen to the album, what surprised them, which songs immediately connected, and how the record's mix of traditional country, outlaw country, rock, and even mariachi influences compares with what they expected. Derek also talks about how his recent experience giving friends a tour of Nephi changed the way he was hearing the album. From the West Hills to Mount Nebo, childhood memories and small-town life, there are elements of Thrasher that feel incredibly personal—but also universal. The guys aren't diving into individual songs too deeply yet. Instead, this is the first reaction episode before Lonely Town begins its much deeper journey through the album. They also talk about the upcoming Brandon Flowers warm-up shows at The State Room in Salt Lake City, the mad scramble for 300 tickets, the possibility of fans livestreaming the shows, and why Derek still believes a Brandon Flowers show in Nephi would be the ultimate homecoming. And, of course, there's the ongoing question: Will Brandon ever actually play Nephi? After five years of Lonely Town, Derek and Jimmy aren't giving up. Show Notes 🎵 Thrasher Has Arrived